Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 25. Marital and Domestic Relations |
Chapter 9. UNIFORM INTERESTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT |
Article 3. Civil Provisions of General Application |
Sec 25-1254. Limited immunity of petitioner
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A. Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.
B. A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.
C. The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.